Fertility Solutions Blog

Friday, 12 January 2018

WHAT IS PCOS? WHAT ARE THEIR EFFECTS?

Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder, commonly found in women of child-bearing ages. It is one of the major cause of subfertility in women. Irregular or infrequent menstrual cycles, with prolonged rates and excess of androgen, or male hormones are the major attributes of PCOS. Stochastic research shows that higher levels of insulin in the body, genetic disorders, obesity, and inflammation could increase the androgen level in females, hence leading to PCOS. Apart from infertility PCOS might also lead to other bodily conflicts like darkening of the skin, male-pattern baldness with heavy thinning of hair, facial hair growth, heavy bleeding and severe acne breakouts. At its severity, PCOS might also route to endometrial cancer due to prolonged pauses in menstruation, leading to shedding of the uterus lining.

HOW TO TACKLE PCOS? IS IT NECESSARY?

PCOS could be diagnosed, undergoing across the board tests like blood tests, US scans, blood pressure tests, and when other causal candidates are ruled out; a sonogram test or a Pelvic exam could undergo to evaluate the condition of ovaries. Over 10 million women around the world are reportedly suffering from PCOS and 70% of women suffering from the same hadn’t been diagnosed timely. Apart from diabetes drugs and birth control pills, periodic counseling sessions and diagnostically adept medic support could be adopted to mitigate the harm caused by PCOS.

IS THERE AN EXPERT ?

The best resort to PCOS treatment in Tamil Nadu is undoubted, Dr. Sathya Balasubramanyam; the Clinical Director of Fertility division at Cloud Nine Hospital. Being a member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences, Dr. Sathya completed his MD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and passed the coveted MRCOG from the UK. He is the leading fertility specialist in Chennai, with an extensive consulting experience at the best fertility hospitals of Chennai; Cloud nine, Sundaram Medical Foundation, Vijaya Hospital and Seethapathy Clinic. Apart from PCOS, other infertility and subfertility problems are also consulted under Dr. Sathya, with ace proficiency in facilities like IVF, Ultrasound evaluation, third party reproduction etc. PCOS is no more an impasse; rejuvenate fertility with the guidance of Dr. Sathya Balasubramanyam.

Friday, 1 December 2017

Infertility treatment has scaled new heights in the recent times owing to the technical and intellectual advancement in medical treatment technology. The many conducted in the field has helped in the development of practices that helps in considerably increasing the success rates of various ART (Assisted Reproduction Technique) procedures such as ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) and IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation).

Controlled Ovarian Stimulation figures among the some of the top such developments. The process of controlled ovarian stimulation is found to have yield better results when conducted by skilled specialists.

Know the procedure !!!

Controlled ovarian stimulation is a procedure often conducted to increase the chances of a successful pregnancy in women with less ovarian reserve. The procedure is conducted after a thorough examination and evaluation to ascertain the ovarian reserve in the patient.

Procedures such as IVF and ICSI involve the extraction and of egg and sperm in a laboratory setting. The resulting embryo is transferred to the woman’s womb after a few days of. The quality of oocyte extracted plays an important role in the success of the treatment.

Controlled ovarian stimulation helps in inciting oocyte production with the help of various drugs and protocols. In normal cases, only one egg is produced during an ovulation cycle. In controlled ovarian multiple eggs are produced, increasing the chances of using better quality eggs for and thereby increasing the success rate of the IVF or ICSI procedure. the procedure is also known to increase the chance of multiple pregnancies.

Friday, 6 October 2017

PCOS

Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome is a rather common condition among women today. Considered to be a cause of female infertility, PCOS is characterised by enlarged ovaries with cysts developing on them. This disorder intrude the natural ovulation process and when coupled with an excess production of estrogen and androgen hormones, it causes infertility.

PCOS and Subfertility

The presence of cysts does not make pregnancy impossible but makes it more difficult. With an appropriate diagnosis and an effective treatment procedure, the condition can be overcome successfully.

IVF treatments are known to be one of the best options for a successful pregnancy for those affected by PCOD.About 1 in every 10 women is known to suffer from PCOD, though in various levels of severity. It is necessary to seek treatments during the early stages of the onset.

Signs and Symptoms

Here are some of the symptoms that have to be watched out for.

Irregular menstrual cycle

Oily skin and increased presence of acne

Abnormal obesity

Dark patches on skin in the neck and arm areas

Hair fall

Increased growth of unwanted hair

How to Overcome PCOS !!

PCOS cases can be treated with the weight loss techniques, medications or surgical procedures where ovulation is restored by removing the cysts through laparoscopic procedures. The treatment plan might consist of options such as ovulation induction and IUI as well. However they solely dependent on the condition of the individual treated.